Now Hiring: Events Assistant
Friends of the Moab Folk Festival (FMFF)
Accepting applications through May 1 (or until filled), candidate must be able to start in early June.
About FMFF
We are a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors. We produce the Moab Folk Festival, Moab Free Concert Series, Moab Folk Camp, and education outreach activities during the school year for Grand County School District students. We currently have 2 full-time staff, and are looking to add a third role in a flexible part-time capacity.
About the position
Be a part of the hard working team that produces your favorite community events!
Schedule expectations
Part-time seasonal position, flexible hours working between 10 and 40+ hrs/week June 1 - November 10, 2026. Must be available to work in-person in Moab, UT.
Must be available leading up to, during and after all events:
MFCS: June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7, 2026
MFF: Nov 6-8, 2026
Duties
Moab Free Concert Series (June - August)
Operations: Assist with event production for all four concerts. This includes shopping, packing, transporting, setting up and tearing down each event. Before and during shows, will assist with scheduling volunteers, event access, and beverage sales.
Other duties as needed to provide organizational support.
Moab Folk Festival(August - November)
Pre-Festival Preparations: Act as main point of contact for ~35 vendors. Act as main point of contact for 160+ volunteers, manage schedules using VolunteerLocal platform.
During Festival Operations: On-site vendor and volunteer coordinator. Off-site venue manager.
Other duties as needed to provide organizational support.
Required Skills
Can lift up to 50 pounds
Valid Driver’s License
Calm / Professional demeanor and able to work under pressure
Leadership capabilities, self-motivated
Ability to handle stress in a calm, collected way
Ability to work independently and within a small team
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, detail-oriented
Ability to make clear concise decisions, sometimes with limited information
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Skilled in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Proficient in operating and managing Apple products (iMac desktop, iPad, iPhone)
Preferred Skills
Able to drive a manual vehicle
Proficient in backing a trailer
Experience in event planning and production
Physical Demands/Working Environment
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Mixture of indoor office setting and outdoor event environments
Event days involve long days outside, with lots of standing, lifting, and walking.
Salary
Starting wage $20-$22/hr, commensurate with experience. Overtime pay available as earned.
Work Conditions
50% Quiet office work environment
50% On-site event coordination and set up outdoors in typical SE Utah temperatures in summer (90 degrees to 110 degrees) and late fall (25 degrees to 80 degrees)
To Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references with the subject line “Events Assistant Application - your name” to info@moabfolkfestival.com.